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How parcel shippers are leveraging accurate SKU data to save millions

Parcel fulfillment is more technologically advanced than ever before. New solutions hit the market on a regular basis, and shippers have access to an endless array of tools promising to help them meet the growing demand of today’s consumers. 

Emerging technologies can help shippers grow their businesses. Before you consider investing, be sure to have rock-solid fundamentals in place. For modern shippers, the first step to improving profitability lies in understanding their own operations –...

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Daily Infographic: Alternative delivery methods to avoid package theft

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FedEx, UPS feeder operator acquires small cargo airline

An Alpine Air Express cargo jet, view of rear. Alpine Air is expanding through an acquisition.

Alpine Air Express, which provides air cargo services to smaller communities in the western U.S. for customers such as FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, said Monday it has acquired Omaha, Nebraska-based Suburban Air Freight to support growing demand for e-commerce services.

The deal positions Alpine Air Express, one of the largest regional air cargo carriers in the U.S., to begin flying for DHL Express and build on its expansion effort. 

Alpine Air operates a fleet of 50 turboprop aircraft...

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